While J.J. Abrams is busy getting Star Wars Episode VII ready for a December 2015 release, Disney has been busy behind the scenes in putting together the next two installments in the main series, as well as multiple spinoffs. They have already announced the hiring of Gareth Edwards (Godzilla, The Raid: Redemption) and Josh Trank (Chronicle) as directors for two unknown spinoffs, respectively. However, they just recently dropped another bomb - Rian Johnson, who previously directed the sci-fi big budget film Looper, will be taking over the reigns for Episode VIII.
In addition to sitting in the director's chair for Episode VIII, Rian Johnson will be writing the script for Episode IX as well. There is no word yet on whether he will be back in the director's chair for Episode IX, or whether Disney will follow the formula of the original trilogy by having a different director for each episode, yet sticking to the same tone and story.
Every time I hear confirmed news regarding the Star Wars universe, I get more and more excited. I will definitely be going to the midnight premiere of at least Episode VII, and hopefully the next installments in the main series as well as the spinoffs. I've been a huge fan of the series (yes, even Episodes I, II, and III) since my parents introduced them to me as a young kid. It will be awesome to see it continue for the next few years.
Star Wars Episode VII opens on December 18, 2015. No official release date for Episode VIII, IX, or the Josh Trank directed spinoff. The spinoff directed by Gareth Edwards will be released December 16, 2016.
Sources: First Showing , Screen Rant
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